For a quarter of a century, the James Taylor Quartet have set the standard for the coolest sounds in funky acid jazz. On dozens of mighty albums and at their legendary gigs at home and around the world, they’ve quietly become a byword for distinguished British creativity.
The band are perhaps best-known and loved for their unrivalled live performances. With Taylor’ hammond organ leading the way, they jam out with sly rhythms and kitschy-cool melodies, live favourites include debut single Blow Up, Green Onions, Time is Tight, JTQ Theme and of course, the inimitable, Starsky and Hutch.
Dates & Times
Derby Hall @ The Met
£20
Reviews
“The band's impressive live reputation holds fast - like the Hammond organ, it takes jazz and funk and gives it a righteous, spinning roar ”
The Guardian
“The best Hammond player this side of the Atlantic ”
Craig Charles, BBC6
“James Taylor keeps it swinging, fun and unpretentious ”
Jazzwise
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